HOCK-William - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

William A. Hock, a native of the Buckeye State was born in Preble County in 1825, shortly after which his parents, Jacob and Sarah (Sellers) Hock emigrated to Indiana, locating in Fountain County where he remained until 17 years of age. In 1842, he began learning the trae of wagon making and this has ever since been his occupation. His wife, Huldah L. McClure was born in Darke County, Ohio in 1825 and she is a daughter of of Samuel and Anne McClure. To her marriage with Mr. Hock a family of 8 children have been born. In 1863, they removed to Independence, Warren County from where Mr. Hock in1865 enlisted in the 150th Indiana Vol. After the war, he returned home, worked at his trade until 1876 then removed to Green Hill where he owns good property. He is a strong Republican politically and Mrs. Hock is a member of the United Brethren Church.